free software to remove and/or replace the audio on a video clip? at DVinfo.net

Bob Mikleson · July 5th, 2011, 08:28 AM

And if so what is the easiest to use? A tutorial on how would also be appreciated if it exists.

Right now I want to do it for some clips generated on the iphone 4 but I also have canon DSLR (also produces .mov format by default).

Thank you.

Philip Howells · July 5th, 2011, 08:58 AM

This is a normal function within most if not all NLEs, though if there is an exception it's more likely to be in "free" software than paid software. Read the manual or help section for the precise method.

Why do you seek free software? Presumably you paid for your Iphone and DSLR; buying an NLE that suits you now and into the foreseeable future is part of the process.

Chris Hurd · July 5th, 2011, 09:34 AM

The problem with most "free" software is that usually it's worth
only what you pay for it... that is, nothing. Consider how much
it really would be useful to you, and then set your budget
accordingly. Meanwhile you might look into WavePad:

http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html

It's capable and certainly affordable; about $50 (how I wish I could
fill up the gas tank in my truck for less than that these days!)

I'm pretty sure that the trial versions of most of the popular NLE apps
will let you do what you want, as long as it's within their trial time limits.

Thread moved to All Things Audio.

Paul R Johnson · July 5th, 2011, 09:52 AM

Google Audacity - many people find it excellent, and free!

Chris Hurd · July 5th, 2011, 09:55 AM

Aha! Thanks, Paul -- Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder

That's a pretty healthy list of features... http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/features

July 5th, 2011, 08:28 AM	#1
Bob Mikleson New Boot Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 9	free software to remove and/or replace the audio on a video clip? And if so what is the easiest to use? A tutorial on how would also be appreciated if it exists. Right now I want to do it for some clips generated on the iphone 4 but I also have canon DSLR (also produces .mov format by default). Thank you.

July 5th, 2011, 08:58 AM	#2
Philip Howells Trustee Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 1,212	Re: free software to remove and/or replace the audio on a video clip? This is a normal function within most if not all NLEs, though if there is an exception it's more likely to be in "free" software than paid software. Read the manual or help section for the precise method. Why do you seek free software? Presumably you paid for your Iphone and DSLR; buying an NLE that suits you now and into the foreseeable future is part of the process.

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Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Re: free software to remove and/or replace the audio on a video clip? The problem with most "free" software is that usually it's worth only what you pay for it... that is, nothing. Consider how much it really would be useful to you, and then set your budget accordingly. Meanwhile you might look into WavePad: http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html It's capable and certainly affordable; about $50 (how I wish I could fill up the gas tank in my truck for less than that these days!) I'm pretty sure that the trial versions of most of the popular NLE apps will let you do what you want, as long as it's within their trial time limits. Thread moved to All Things Audio. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

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Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,016	Re: free software to remove and/or replace the audio on a video clip? Google Audacity - many people find it excellent, and free!

July 5th, 2011, 09:55 AM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Re: free software to remove and/or replace the audio on a video clip? Aha! Thanks, Paul -- Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder That's a pretty healthy list of features... http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/features __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!